Choose Outlast 2
Choose Outlast 2 if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. 10,570 Steam reviews back the pick.
Outlast 2 vs Caretaker
Outlast 2 and Caretaker both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. Outlast 2 (2017) is 2 years older than Caretaker (2019). Outlast 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (85% positive) than Caretaker (35.7% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Caretaker
Choose Caretaker if it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Caretaker launched in 2019.
Both Outlast 2 and Caretaker sit in Action on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Outlast 2 |  Caretaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.39 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85% positive (10,570 reviews) | 35.7% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Red Barrels | Playstige Interactive |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Outlast 2 (2017) is 2 years older than Caretaker (2019).
- Outlast 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (85% positive) than Caretaker (35.7% positive).
- Caretaker is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Outlast 2 (2.39 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Outlast 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Caretaker has no Deck rating yet.
Outlast 2 vs Caretaker — FAQ
- Should I play Outlast 2 or Caretaker first?
- If you want chronology, Outlast 2 (2017) came out before Caretaker (2019). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Outlast 2 and Caretaker similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Outlast 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Outlast 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Caretaker doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.